Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 14:23:17 10/29/04
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>>>I'll defend those 4 flavors actually. For one thing, it is known that Deep Fritz >>>7 is more than an SMP version of Fritz 7, it is an upgrade of the engine, even >>>on a single CPU. Also, the testing on more than one hardware configuration has >>>provided many fascinating results, allowing us to better understand how much is >>>gained by doubling or tripling the raw processing power. IMO, it's not that fascinating - but it does have some limited usefullness. >>> >>>I wouldn't take away Crafty of course, which more or less paved the way by being >>>the first amateur to be tested on the list if I'm not mistaken. However, it >>>really would be nice to see some of the other very strong amateurs also tested. >>> >>> Albert >> >>I think it's a waste of time to test deep fritz on single processor systems. >> >>Either you have a dual and want to see how the deep programs do on duals, or you >>don't have a dual and so you would instead buy the version optimized for single >>processor. I never understood that as well. > >I'm afraid you missed the comment that Deep Fritz 7 is not merely a >multi-processor version of Fritz 7, it is an improved engine even on a single >CPU. Of course, that improvement is not worth the double price tag it comes >with. >1 Weak argument, but ok. >> >>But also in light of the constant race for amateurs trying to catch up, more >>information on this would be interesting. Are amateurs catching up or do the top >>professionals increase their lead? > >Yes, I agree and would like to see some of the amateurs tested as well. > >>All in all the flood of fritzes is rather boring, IMO. > >I understand, and agree it is overdone. The desire is to keep an impression of >improvement and innovation, but twice already (Fritz 6 and 8) the released >version wasn't really a significant improvement, and needed to wait a number of >patches to show the promised progress. > > Albert > > >> >>-S. In my discussions with some SSDF testers, they mention a couple of points to me. Essentially , they test what they want to test. They are more interested in the professional programs because they are stronger. They also like testing the professional programs because they are more stable. They generally dislike testing winboard engines , not because they are weaker - but they usually bring much more instablity to the process, requireing more time - more work and perhaps more restarts. These people are volunteers and do not get paid. If you are willing to volunter, are willing to acquire two pc's at your own expense , are willing to spend much of free time running these macthes and are willing to accept all the abuse casual onlookers will throw your way telling you everything tou are doing wrong - you too may become an SSDF tester. I think we should just accept and be thankful for the job they are doing and if you think you can do it better - go for it and become an SSDF volunteer tester.
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